Levulan Kerastick topical and Metoprolol Intravenous

• Generic Name: aminolevulinic acid topical
• Dosage Forms: topical solution
• Other Brand Names: Ameluz, Levulan Kerastick

Levulan Kerastick causes skin cells to become more sensitive to certain types of light. Skin cells treated with this medicine will die and slough off after being exposed to a special light treatment.

Levulan Kerastick is used to treat actinic keratosis (warty overgrowths of skin) on the face and scalp. Levulan Kerastick is used together with a special light treatment, also called photodynamic therapy.

Levulan Kerastick may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: metoprolol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Toprol XL

Metoprolol injection is used to reduce the risk of death from an acute heart attack. It is given to people who have already had a heart attack.

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart.

Metoprolol is available only with your doctor's prescription.